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Devine remembers and honors on Memorial Day

Pedro Gonzalez played a moving saxophone rendition of The Star Spangled Banner for the 4th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at VFW Post 3966, as Post members Gary Saathoff and Commander Jesse Rodriguez salute.

“Today, we remember, and honor those who gave the last full measure in service to our country.” – Memorial Day 2018
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Warhorses and Arabians honored at annual DABC sports banquet

Chesney Friesenhahn was named Outstanding Senior Arabian Athlete, Volleyball Co-MVP, and Basketball Co-MVP. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

Connor Schmidt was named Outstanding Senior Warhorse Athlete, Basketball Co-MVP, and Baseball MVP. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

The Devine Athletic Booster Club put on its annual sports banquet last Wednesday in the Devine High School gymnasium. Continue reading “Warhorses and Arabians honored at annual DABC sports banquet”

Memorial Day: a time for fun and remembrance

PFC Sam Richard, USMC, and LTC Cyle Richard, US Army Retired, give a final salute to flags at the Memorial Day flag retirement ceremony at the VFW. Photo by Nancy Saathoff.

Burning of American flags out of respect
They were burning the American flag across the country this Memorial Day weekend—not in protest but out of respect. Continue reading “Memorial Day: a time for fun and remembrance”

Warhorse Band honors students at Band Banquet

Band Director Jeff Miller, left, presents Austin Peterson with the John Philip Sousa Award. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

The Devine Warhorse Band hosted their annual band banquet on Saturday, May 12 with awards, a meal and a dance at Ric’s to celebrate their accomplishments this school year.
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DPS traffic stop leads to human smuggling discovery

A DPS trooper discovered eight undocumented men hidden inside this truck’s covered trailer.

DEVINE – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing to search for the driver of a truck tractor semi-trailer suspected of transporting undocumented persons in Medina County.
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Utility rates to rise to fund water pipe replacement

The Devine City Council voted unanimously to raise utility rates in order to repay over $9 million in financing approved by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to replace asbestos cement and cast iron water pipes throughout the city.
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Four arrested after narcotics transaction

The search warrant resulted in the seizure of over 35 grams of meth, drug paraphernalia, cash, and two vehicles.

On May 16, 2018 Medina County Sheriff’s Deputies observed an illegal narcotics transaction take place at a store in Castroville. Continue reading “Four arrested after narcotics transaction”

Couple in rollover after hydroplaning into electric pole

A young couple from Devine hydroplaned into an electric pole after a storm dumped several inches of rain in the area on Sunday.

Wet roads contributed to a scary one-vehicle rollover accident this past Sunday in Great Oaks. Continue reading “Couple in rollover after hydroplaning into electric pole”

Man arrested on three drug counts next to Hondo High School

The search warrant yielded a large amount of marijuana, cash, a stolen gun, and more.

On May 21, 2018 Medina County Sheriff’s Deputies secured a search warrant for the 900 block 24th St, next to Hondo High School. Continue reading “Man arrested on three drug counts next to Hondo High School”

Reward offered for info about suspected arson cases

Medina County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or grand jury indictment in the following case: Continue reading “Reward offered for info about suspected arson cases”